Job Overview:
ADORO is seeking a talented and passionate Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision of our restaurant and help create a refined dining experience inspired by the Adriatic coast and regional Italian cuisine. Our menu focuses on handmade pasta, seasonal ingredients, house-made focaccia, and elevated yet approachable hospitality.
This role is ideal for a chef who values craftsmanship, creativity, strong kitchen leadership, and ingredient-driven cooking. The Executive Chef will oversee all back-of-house operations while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and kitchen culture.
The ideal candidate has experience with scratch cooking, seasonal menu development, handmade pasta production, and Italian or Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. You will work closely with ownership and management to develop menus that reflect the ADORO brand while maintaining operational excellence, labor efficiency, and profitability.
Culinary Focus
- Handmade pasta production
- Adriatic and Italian-inspired cuisine
- Seasonal and locally inspired menu development
- House-made focaccia and bread program
- Scratch kitchen techniques and high-quality ingredients
- Elevated guest dining experience through thoughtful food execution
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all kitchen operations and culinary staff
- Develop and execute seasonal Adriatic and Italian-inspired menus
- Oversee handmade pasta, focaccia, and scratch kitchen production
- Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency
- Manage food costing, inventory control, purchasing, and vendor relationships
- Monitor kitchen labor costs, scheduling, and operational efficiency
- Train, mentor, and develop kitchen team members
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience
- Maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented kitchen culture
- Drive creativity and innovation while maintaining consistency and profitability
Qualifications
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef
- Strong background in Italian, Mediterranean, or seasonal cuisine
- Experience with handmade pasta and scratch kitchen operations preferred
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Expertise in menu development and kitchen management
- Ability to manage food and labor costs effectively
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Passion for hospitality, creativity, and culinary excellence
- Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based incentives
- Creative input and menu leadership opportunities
- Growth opportunities within the company
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Employee dining benefits
- Opportunity to help shape the culinary identity and guest experience of ADORO
If you are passionate about handmade cuisine, seasonal cooking, Italian hospitality, and leading a high-performing culinary team, we invite you to join ADORO.
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
